Question

Which of the following can be an apex consumer?

• A. Rabbit
• B. Cow
• C. Fish
• D. Kingfisher

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Kingfisher

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Non-green plants and all animals which take food from autotrophs and heterotrophs are consumers.
2. First-order consumers include those who directly feed on plants like cattle.
3. Second-order consumers include those that feed upon other animals.
4. Third-order consumers are the animals that feed on primary carnivores, for example, wolves.
5. Kingfishers are the apex consumers or scavengers as they do not have their own predators and are placed at the top of the food chain.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Rabbit is a primary consumer. First-order consumers include those who directly feed on plants like cattle.

Option B

The cow is a primary consumer. First-order consumers include those who directly feed on plants like cattle.

Option C

Fish is the primary consumer. First-order consumers include those who directly feed on plants like cattle.

Final answer: Kingfisher can be the apex consumer.